Hull City Council has relaunched its city centre regeneration grant scheme, aiming to revitalise vacant properties and stimulate job creation. This follows the £19.5 million in government funding awarded to the council in November 2021, with £7.5 million specifically allocated to the grant initiative.
The scheme has supported 31 businesses, including ResQ, which received £750,000 to refurbish the former Hammonds of Hull building. The investment enabled ResQ to occupy four floors, adding hundreds of new jobs.
To date, the grant has restored 19 buildings and helped revitalise 14 heritage sites, occupying 18,399 sqm of previously vacant space. Close to 900 new jobs have been created, and the scheme has attracted £13 million in private investment to the city.
With limited funding remaining, the scheme has reopened for applications. New proposals will be evaluated based on their business plans and ability to deliver results.
